Serving Mount Olive, AL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
Customers say: True professional
"Very happy with the job Antonio and his crew did on my concrete slab."
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Serving Mount Olive, AL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"I liked his presentation and his timing was excellent!"
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Serving Mount Olive, AL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Customers say: Terrific value
"I cannot say enough good things about Vargas Home Improvement. They were always quick to respond, very polite, and their work speaks for itself. We wanted an additional set of stairs with a landing added to our back deck and they delivered above our expectations. They worked very hard and efficiently to get the job done and we are extremely impressed with the end result. From the time we reached out to Vargas for a quote to the time the job was done, everything about this experience was great. I will refer them to anyone and everyone in need of home improvement work. We are so thankful for their job well done! We can t wait to use them again for our future projects!"
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Serving Mount Olive, AL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I called about a small wet area in a corner of a finished basement. They walked in with the preconceived idea that I needed a basement drainage system and sump pump. There was a drainage pipe, plainly visible, in the wet area. I ask if the problem could be from the pipe but was repeatedly told the water was coming from between the foundation and the concrete block. Never was any other possibility considered. The problem turned out to be the pipe. A much cheaper fix than their proposed solution. To be fair I received the exact same experience from 2 other foundation companies."
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Serving Mount Olive, AL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"This company is the one you want! The job was done in a timely manner and just what I wanted. I can’t say enough about how wonderful they are. Give them a call. You will be as happy as I am with the results!"
Serving Mount Olive, AL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Poured an extra parking pad for us. Most importantly, on time and responsive in communication. He worked with me on my requests. Happy with the result."
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Serving Mount Olive, AL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Stay Dry did an excellent job with my drain work. Michael and crew were very professional. Hit my water line, but was repaired very quickly. I highly recommend for any drain "trenching" work needed."
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Serving Mount Olive, AL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"😃👍🏿 great the only guy that can touch my yard! He installed sod, installed about 30 yards of concrete, and maintain my yard as well as my mother's .. Great guy with blessed hands"
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Serving Mount Olive, AL and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They did both foundation and basement drainage work for us. Very reliable and works great!"
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Serving Mount Olive, AL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Marcus and the team at Peer-Less did a great job on the project! Attention to detail was important to them and they asked time and again if I was satisfied. I am already setting the stage for more concrete work in the back next summer."
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